Lawrence Spring Open 2015 (Kansas, USA)

[shadowkiller168]

It should be noted to everyone that the competition name has been changed from "Lawrence Spring Open 2015" to "Lawrence Spring 2015". I'm unsure why it had "open" to begin with, but it has been fixed now.

 

[Rocky0701]

Hey Zachary, I was trying to pre-register, but I don't have a paypal account? Is their any other way to pay online like a visa debit card, or do I just have to pay at the door?

Edit: Nevermind, once I got the email I saw that I could just pay with a Visa. I have now paid and registered.

 

[danchoi955]

Hey Zachary, I was trying to pre-register, but I don't have a paypal account? Is their any other way to pay online like a visa debit card, or do I just have to pay at the door?

Edit: Nevermind, once I got the email I saw that I could just pay with a Visa. I have now paid and registered.

Hey Rocky0701, I can help you with that...let me know and you can pay me back when we meet for the cubing practice next week.

Nevermind, just read your edited post.

 

[Rocky0701]

Hey Rocky0701, I can help you with that...let me know and you can pay me back when we meet for the cubing practice next week.

Nevermind, just read your edited post.

Oh. Yeah, I finally figured it out. Thanks for offering though! I am really excited for Lawrence.

 

[Aussie]

Woohoo! 5 more weeks until Lawrence, I'm so excited! I really think I'll beat the 6x6 cutoff as long as it doesn't pop.

 

[shadowkiller168]

Despite my excitement, I still have a concern. This comp has 59 competitors right now, and there's still quite some time for more people to register. I might need some extra help this time around due to the larger amounts of competitors. (keep in mind Lawrence Open 2014 had a max of 45 competitors)

 

[kcl]

Despite my excitement, I still have a concern. This comp has 59 competitors right now, and there's still quite some time for more people to register. I might need some extra help this time around due to the larger amounts of competitors. (keep in mind Lawrence Open 2014 had a max of 45 competitors)

I assure you there is nothing to be concerned about. You have the entire MN group along with several other experienced people. We can comfortably staff at least 80 people (cubetcha had 80 something and ran fine) provided some people are willing to help out with judging. 60 should be easy.

 

[FatBoyXPC]

You might consider letting staff in for free. A lot of KOII, Michigan, and Minnesota comps let the staff in for free, and often times pay for their lunch. Your other route is to pay staff - but that's more difficult on your pocket, obviously. At my competition down here in Florida, not only did I feed my staff, but I also waived their fees, and took them all out to dinner once the competition is over.

If you want a helpful staff, you need to show them that it can be a two way street. Given the amount of competitions I've helped at - waiving fees is very standard. In fact, I generally opt to not help out at all unless that regulation comes into play. The idea is that if I'm a paying competitor, I shouldn't have to volunteer any more of my time than any other competitor.

 

[Rocky0701]

Despite my excitement, I still have a concern. This comp has 59 competitors right now, and there's still quite some time for more people to register. I might need some extra help this time around due to the larger amounts of competitors. (keep in mind Lawrence Open 2014 had a max of 45 competitors)

Dang. Based on more people registering and people showing up at the door that's gonna be quite a crowd! I am happy to help too as much as I can. I know a lot of stuff I probably won't be able to do especially compared to the Minnesota crew since this is my first comp, but PM me if you want help.

 

[Pryge]

Goals:
2x2: Sub 3 Avg and Podium
3x3: Sub 12 Avg
5x5: Sub 1:45 Avg
6x6: Sub 4 Avg
Mega: Don't Care
Pyra: Sub 5 Avg and Win
Skewb: Beat Kennan
OH: Sub 20 Avg and Podium

 

[biscuit]

I am with rocky on this. This is my first comp so may not be able to be the most helpful but I am familiar with the regs and like to think I have common sense. I would be more than willing to help however you need (especially if the fees are waived ) also will you put it on cubecomps.com?

Goals:

3x3: sub 25 avg sub 21
4x4: sub 1:45 avg sub 1:40 single
pyra: sub 15 avg sub 10 single
OH (if I do it): sub 50 avg sub 45 single

 

[shadowkiller168]

You might consider letting staff in for free. A lot of KOII, Michigan, and Minnesota comps let the staff in for free, and often times pay for their lunch. Your other route is to pay staff - but that's more difficult on your pocket, obviously. At my competition down here in Florida, not only did I feed my staff, but I also waived their fees, and took them all out to dinner once the competition is over.

If you want a helpful staff, you need to show them that it can be a two way street. Given the amount of competitions I've helped at - waiving fees is very standard. In fact, I generally opt to not help out at all unless that regulation comes into play. The idea is that if I'm a paying competitor, I shouldn't have to volunteer any more of my time than any other competitor.

When did I ever say that I forced them to pay? They're all coming for free, likely staying at my house as well, and the lunch is pretty much free (as long as they don't eat like 90% of it for some reason).

Assuming they do their end of the deal well, then there would be no reason for me to charge them or anything.

 

[shadowkiller168]

I am with rocky on this. This is my first comp so may not be able to be the most helpful but I am familiar with the regs and like to think I have common sense. I would be more than willing to help however you need (especially if the fees are waived ) also will you put it on cubecomps.com?

Goals:

3x3: sub 25 avg sub 21
4x4: sub 1:45 avg sub 1:40 single
pyra: sub 15 avg sub 10 single
OH (if I do it): sub 50 avg sub 45 single

I guarantee you that you won't be able to make those 4x4 goals. Why? 'Cause 4x4 isn't an event.

And, yeah, it will be on cubecomps. (I thought that was the standard by now?)

 

[Rubiks560]

When did I ever say that I forced them to pay? They're all coming for free, likely staying at my house as well, and the lunch is pretty much free (as long as they don't eat like 90% of it for some reason).

Assuming they do their end of the deal well, then there would be no reason for me to charge them or anything.

I don't think he was saying you were forcing people to pay. He was just addressing your post about potentially needing more help. He was suggesting a way to get people to volunteer. At least that's how I interpret it.

 

[biscuit]

oh yeah I am borrowing a 5x5 from a freind so I got it mix up between 5x5 and 4x4 not being in... Oops!

 

[Rocky0701]

oh yeah I am borrowing a 5x5 from a freind so I got it mix up between 5x5 and 4x4 not being in... Oops!

Wanna buy my old SS?

 

[biscuit]

5 bucks sure... or less. I really don't have much money though. I will certainly take it for free

EDIT: maybe not because that's a steal on your part. I can get a new one from cubes4speed.com for $6.50 and if I buy my dayan 2x2 at the same time free 2 day shipping

 

[Rocky0701]

5 bucks sure... or less. I really don't have much money though. I will certainly take it for free

EDIT: maybe not because that's a steal on your part. I can get a new one from cubes4speed.com for $6.50 and if I buy my dayan 2x2 at the same time free 2 day shipping

Ok, and yes I know that SSs are really cheap. It's Konsta Florian modded and very broken in, so would you be ok with 5? I have a sticker set for it so I would give you it as well. I would be fine with trading it for something too.

 

[Rocky0701]

Goals:
2x2: Sub 6 average, sub 4.5 single
3x3 Make it past first round and sub 16 average, sub 14.21 single
5x5: Sub 2:00 average, sub 1:50 single
6x6: sub 4:15 average, sub 4:00 single
Pyra: Sub 13 average
OH: Sub 40 average: sub 35 single

No more than one DNF.
To judge a sub 10 solve.

 

[Aussie]

Goals:
6x6: Beat cutoff, sub 3:50 mean.

Judge Kevin Hays on 6x6 or solve next to him.